Fruity, with mineral notes, spices and tobacco. The wine is aged for a minimum for four years in aged French oak barrels. This is full-bodied and intense, like all Amarones, but extremely well-balanced and fruit-forward. Drink... Read More
Very ripe, with layers of fig, boysenberry and plum compote forming the core, inlaid liberally with licorice snap, roasted apple wood and Turkish coffee notes. Shows lots of heft, but everything pulls together on the finish, exhibiting... Read More
In the past few years, lovers of Muscadet have been learning that this wonderful wine, which for so many people is synonymous with “early drinking,” is in fact a wine well worthy of aging. In fine vintages, Nicholas... Read More
The Vignier family history in Champagne dates to 1530, the time of Nicolas Vignier of Bars sur Seine. Nicolas was a physician, lawyer, theologian, and court historian for Henry III. His descendant, Nathalie Vignier, is now the... Read More
Vivid deep red. Aromas and flavors of coffee and cocoa complicate dark berry and red cherry. A strong but smooth tannic spine and harmonious, ripe acidity provide plenty of support and cut in the middle and the long, candied-violet-accented... Read More
The headline wine from Paolo Conterno is the beautifully packaged 2013 Barolo Ginestra Riserva. I always appreciate the house style of this winery located in the heart of the Ginestra cru at the back side of Monforte d'Alba... Read More
Hand harvested last week of September. The grapes are then hung up to dry for 5 months. Once the grapes have been dried to the desired concentration, they are pressed to produce a 20% must yield. The juice is then racked into... Read More